Voting Complete!

Since I will be leaving for Las Vegas on Saturday, I was able to find our local Voter Registration office and cast my vote! The office is a little hard to find since some of the streets were closed off but, if you are not able to vote next week, please find your local office and do your civic duty / right!
Just think how mad we would all be if for any reason women or men lost their right to vote! I'm so grateful to live in a country that we have this freedom. Max was thrilled to wear my "I Voted" sticker as well.

God Bless the United States of America and the upcoming election!

Watching "Cacane"

Max and Mark took a nice Sunday afternoon nap downstairs in the big chair while I was upstairs. Soon afterwards, Max came upstairs looking for me.

Mom: What is daddy doing, watching football?

Max: No, he's watching Cacane

Mom: What? He's watching what?

Max: Cacane

Mom: Do you mean, John McCain?

Max: Yes ... John McCain.

Mom: Do you remember who John McCain is?

Max: No ... he's watching Cacane.

Needless to say we still need to work on John McCain who is running for President of the United States. At least he did not say he is a prophet in the Book of Mormon!

Saturday Night Live Video Clips

http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/clips/palin-hillary-open/656281/

If you have not seen the clip from last Saturday Night Live's Palin / Hillary discussion ... click on the link above! It will be the best 5 minutes you have today for laughs.

PS - It takes a minute to load and you may see one commercial.

Sarah Palin, VP Nominee

Well, after watching last nights speeches, I must say I am a Palin fan! I really like the idea of someone who can help keep McCain on track, down to Earth and remind him about the average family here in America! I think Sarah has the energy, drive and experience that will help Washington get a few things straightened out. I like the idea that she questions the status quo and is not afraid to ask why things are done a certain way to the old beltway club. I love that she declined the private jet, the personal chef (which would be a nice perk and hard to give up) along with the personal driver! Good for her and good for the state of Alaska!

I also loved hearing from Mitt, Mike and Rudy and to hear their comments on the ticket. I think they are truly a class act on coming out to support McCain & Palin.

I'm looking forward to tonight's speeches and to hear how John McCain will take on other initiatives besides keeping us on the offense with the war.

What are your thoughts?

RNC

Most you know that Freeman, the company I work for, produces the Republican National Convention every four years. In 2000, I spent 2 1/2 months working on the RNC in Philadelphia. It was some of the longest days & weeks I have ever spent working in my life. In fact, the week of the convention, I logged 108 hours . . . really ridiculous! But, I enjoyed being in the thick of it, working with great people, the secret service and of course meeting a lot of politicians and media people.

Our company produces what you see on TV and what you don't see on TV. Including the stage, rigging, electrical, all the media booths that you don't see out side, even the bathrooms that Laura Bush and her parents used to get ready in prior to coming on the stage! Locker rooms in the stadium have been converted to offices for the secret service and media. Tunnels have been created for secured entrances. Huge banners have been created to hang on the outside of the buildings. Curbs have most likely been taken out for buses to get people in to the facility. Rows of chairs have been removed along with walls and glass for the media rooms. It really is quite an amazing accomplishment to see this come together. If you ever want to see pictures from Philly, just let me know!

I have been anticipating the RNC and was excited that I got to watch a great deal of it last night. I know not all of you are supporting the Republican ticket out there but, I was excited to hear the speakers last night. I really enjoyed Fred Thompson's speech! I'm excited at the thought of a female Vice President and one that even represents the great state of Alaska where Mark grew up!

For those who may be interested in seeing a week of "set-up" at the convention hall, check out the following video I found. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qzsfpBLN3A

For those who would like to keep updated on the GOP convention floor check out www.gopconvention2008.com.

I certainly hope you will take time to learn about the candidates and think carefully about who we elect as our next President and Vice President!